Things I have done/will being doing, a list:
1. Bought a cheap glass dip pen, because it was £3 and I am weak. It was random what colour I would get, but they sent me a blue one, so ofc I am very happy (blue is my favourite colour). It also has silver shiny bits on it, and you can see pics on my twitter feed!
2. I read another book! I reread The Eternal Enemy by Christopher Pike because I think it's my favourite of his. I didn't know if I'd still like it or not as when I last binged a bunch of his books, I wasn't so taken with some of the writing. But this was okay! \o/
3. I sold an item on Redbubble!![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
hmpf bought a mug from me! \o/
4. I had my first migraine in a couple of months on Wednesday and, while it didn't completely wipe me out, it was not a fun time. And I had muscle weakness in my arms afterwards, which I occasionally get, and it is apparently a thing that happens!
5. I set up my table/desk permanently in part so I don't have to worry about it falling on the cat when it's put away (she likes rolling right up against it, and I am anxiety made flesh), but also because setting it up and putting it down is tedious, and I am mildly lazy.
I do already have a table I allegedly use as a desk, but it's uncomfortable to sit at as it's slightly too high for me (also as it's wooden, I worry about wrecking the finish accidentally. And it was my mum's, so of course there's all that to consider). The other one is an ex-computer desk, and is a better height.
As a result, I have been doing a bit more drawing! And, although I want to practice with my dip pens, I don't know what to draw at the moment. But I did use my Pilot drawing pens for the first time in ages, and that was a good time. (They're basically the same as Sakura Microns but more expensive!*)
6. Relatedly, I need to look up some stuff about character design, as I know it's something I'm no good at.
7. I saw some How to Draw Manga sets the other day, and maaaaaaan that took me back. I never had a set, but I have a couple of books (including from the infamous How To Draw Manga series), and it just reminded me of the days when internet tutorials weren't a thing, and especially not manga tutorials. And ooooooh boyyyyyy do I feel old now.
8.I don't think I have an eighth thing, but yay even numbers?
ETA: Actually, I do have an eighth thing! Remember that one artist that I said inspired me to work on a story idea? Their next video was all about how to plan a story and do some worldbuilding (albeit in v broad strokes because they're an art channel, not a writing channel), and I thought that was hilarious! Especially since they've probably been planning this video for weeks, and it was just coincidence that it went up after I said what I said. [/edit]
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*I just checked prices on Cult Pens between Sakura, Pilot, and the Uni Pin pens, which are all fineliners and they all function the same (and are all archival/waterproof/light resistant). Pilot are the most expensive for a single pen (~£3.50), then Sakura (~£2.70), and the Uni are the cheapest at £1.75! I think once the Pilot pens run out, if I'm still using fineliners, it's time to swap to Uni! I feel like I've said this before, but I'm saying it again!
I've been using Pilot pens since I was a kid, so this feels kind of awful (betraying brand loyalty!!!11!) but if it saves me money, I'm all for it. And Uni are a good make! The only advantage Sakura have is that the Microns come in loads of colours, whereas the Uni Pin pens are only available in four.
1. Bought a cheap glass dip pen, because it was £3 and I am weak. It was random what colour I would get, but they sent me a blue one, so ofc I am very happy (blue is my favourite colour). It also has silver shiny bits on it, and you can see pics on my twitter feed!
2. I read another book! I reread The Eternal Enemy by Christopher Pike because I think it's my favourite of his. I didn't know if I'd still like it or not as when I last binged a bunch of his books, I wasn't so taken with some of the writing. But this was okay! \o/
3. I sold an item on Redbubble!
hmpf bought a mug from me! \o/4. I had my first migraine in a couple of months on Wednesday and, while it didn't completely wipe me out, it was not a fun time. And I had muscle weakness in my arms afterwards, which I occasionally get, and it is apparently a thing that happens!
5. I set up my table/desk permanently in part so I don't have to worry about it falling on the cat when it's put away (she likes rolling right up against it, and I am anxiety made flesh), but also because setting it up and putting it down is tedious, and I am mildly lazy.
I do already have a table I allegedly use as a desk, but it's uncomfortable to sit at as it's slightly too high for me (also as it's wooden, I worry about wrecking the finish accidentally. And it was my mum's, so of course there's all that to consider). The other one is an ex-computer desk, and is a better height.
As a result, I have been doing a bit more drawing! And, although I want to practice with my dip pens, I don't know what to draw at the moment. But I did use my Pilot drawing pens for the first time in ages, and that was a good time. (They're basically the same as Sakura Microns but more expensive!*)
6. Relatedly, I need to look up some stuff about character design, as I know it's something I'm no good at.
7. I saw some How to Draw Manga sets the other day, and maaaaaaan that took me back. I never had a set, but I have a couple of books (including from the infamous How To Draw Manga series), and it just reminded me of the days when internet tutorials weren't a thing, and especially not manga tutorials. And ooooooh boyyyyyy do I feel old now.
8.
ETA: Actually, I do have an eighth thing! Remember that one artist that I said inspired me to work on a story idea? Their next video was all about how to plan a story and do some worldbuilding (albeit in v broad strokes because they're an art channel, not a writing channel), and I thought that was hilarious! Especially since they've probably been planning this video for weeks, and it was just coincidence that it went up after I said what I said. [/edit]
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*I just checked prices on Cult Pens between Sakura, Pilot, and the Uni Pin pens, which are all fineliners and they all function the same (and are all archival/waterproof/light resistant). Pilot are the most expensive for a single pen (~£3.50), then Sakura (~£2.70), and the Uni are the cheapest at £1.75! I think once the Pilot pens run out, if I'm still using fineliners, it's time to swap to Uni! I feel like I've said this before, but I'm saying it again!
I've been using Pilot pens since I was a kid, so this feels kind of awful (betraying brand loyalty!!!11!) but if it saves me money, I'm all for it. And Uni are a good make! The only advantage Sakura have is that the Microns come in loads of colours, whereas the Uni Pin pens are only available in four.
